catfish ligthing system

Diver4life · 09/27/2007, 09:06 PM

Im still looking fo a ligth system, so I found a web page that sells catfish ligths, Does anybody heard about this ligths? Good or bad...

BHoffman_5 · 09/27/2007, 09:26 PM

I have a 24watt on my 3gal pico reef. It works great for what I use it for. I can't be sure about the other models. I would say you generally get what you pay for, although this light is doing it's job great. I would stick with the proven systems on larger light needs.

I suggest posting what you want you light to do and how big it must be and you will get many suggestions especially if you ask the equiptment forum.

I also made the mistake of buying an odyssea light about a year ago. It almost caught on fire in march because the wiring frayed, shorted, and burnt out the ballast. They sent me two ballasts to replace the one that was in it. When it came time to change bulbs, I just upgraded to an Aquactinics fixture which also gives me great flexibility on stocking. I wish I would have saved myself the time, energy and money, and just got the better fixture in the first place. You'll make excuses now why to buy the cheap, but after you are always going to the lfs and seeing the pretty corals, you will want them. And you'll need the better fixture.

Sorry tangent/venting.

Diver4life · 09/27/2007, 10:23 PM

Ok, I understand ,Thank you for your time and your response.

Jim_Leyland · 09/27/2007, 10:25 PM

i had 1 on my 75 gallon and it worked great plus it had built in moon lights which was nice

BHoffman_5 · 09/27/2007, 11:27 PM

I may have gotten a little off on a tangent earlier(Sorry). I like my catfish light, not my odyssea. If the catfish light is affordable and you want pc it may be a good choice.

I would also consider the Current Nova Extreme with moon lights(in same ball park price range). The fixture is t-5 with a single reflector and maybe a hair better. Also many more quality bulb choices. Oh and the bulbs are cheaper, run cooler, and have to be replaced about half as often. For the money my choice instead of pc.

Diver4life · 09/29/2007, 09:19 AM

thankv bhoffman I will consider the T-5

09/27/2007, 09:06 PM	#1
Diver4life Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines FL Posts: 482	catfish ligthing system Im still looking fo a ligth system, so I found a web page that sells catfish ligths, Does anybody heard about this ligths? Good or bad...

09/27/2007, 09:26 PM	#2
BHoffman_5 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rio Rancho Posts: 44	I have. I have a 24watt on my 3gal pico reef. It works great for what I use it for. I can't be sure about the other models. I would say you generally get what you pay for, although this light is doing it's job great. I would stick with the proven systems on larger light needs. I suggest posting what you want you light to do and how big it must be and you will get many suggestions especially if you ask the equiptment forum. I also made the mistake of buying an odyssea light about a year ago. It almost caught on fire in march because the wiring frayed, shorted, and burnt out the ballast. They sent me two ballasts to replace the one that was in it. When it came time to change bulbs, I just upgraded to an Aquactinics fixture which also gives me great flexibility on stocking. I wish I would have saved myself the time, energy and money, and just got the better fixture in the first place. You'll make excuses now why to buy the cheap, but after you are always going to the lfs and seeing the pretty corals, you will want them. And you'll need the better fixture. Sorry tangent/venting.

09/27/2007, 11:27 PM	#5
BHoffman_5 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rio Rancho Posts: 44	I may have gotten a little off on a tangent earlier(Sorry). I like my catfish light, not my odyssea. If the catfish light is affordable and you want pc it may be a good choice. I would also consider the Current Nova Extreme with moon lights(in same ball park price range). The fixture is t-5 with a single reflector and maybe a hair better. Also many more quality bulb choices. Oh and the bulbs are cheaper, run cooler, and have to be replaced about half as often. For the money my choice instead of pc. __________________ blank Current Tank Info: 46g Bowfront in early reset stages.

09/27/2007, 10:23 PM	#3
Diver4life Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines FL Posts: 482	Ok, I understand ,Thank you for your time and your response.

09/27/2007, 10:25 PM	#4
Jim_Leyland Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent, Ohio Posts: 924	i had 1 on my 75 gallon and it worked great plus it had built in moon lights which was nice

09/29/2007, 09:19 AM	#6
Diver4life Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines FL Posts: 482	thankv bhoffman I will consider the T-5